The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science Technology) competition is to help kids learn new things such as Construction Technology, Computer Technology and certain vocational subjects. The main point of the competition is to help teach the kids to work together as a team with somebody they never met before, also the students are responsible for the construction and design of the robot with the assistance and supervision of teachers. This year we tied for first place in the New York Regional and came in second due to the tie break round. In the Nationals we are the topped ranked public school team in the New York city. We took first place in the Pennsylvania ROBOTIC CHALLENGE. We placed 3rd at the Connecticut robotics competition Bash at the beach. The next competition is in MT. Olive New Jersey OLIVE MANIA!